#B3A9AB

Color Details

HEX
#B3A9AB
RGB
rgb(179, 169, 171)
HSL
hsl(348, 6%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 4%, 30%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.18:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b3a9ab
Contrast 9.18:1 AAA
White on #b3a9ab
Contrast 2.29:1 Fail
#b3a9ab on Black
Contrast 9.18:1 AAA
#b3a9ab on White
Contrast 2.29:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c2babc
#d1cbcd
#e1dddd
#8f8789
#6b6567
#484444

Complement & Analogous

#a9b2b0
#bfa69b
#bf9bb5

Triadic

#aab2a9
#a9aab2

Monochrome

#484444 #6b6567 #b3a9ab #d1cbcd #e1dddd #f0eeee

Analogous

#bf9bb5 #d2b9cb #b3a9ab #ccb8af #bfa69b #99857c

Complementary Mix

#6b6567 #b3a9ab #d1cbcd #a9b2b0 #c7cdcc #6e7472

Nearby Colors

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#b3a9ac
#b3a99b
#b3a9bb

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About #B3A9AB

#B3A9AB converts to RGB(179, 169, 171) and HSL(348, 6%, 68%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#B3A9AB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B3A9AB?
RGB: 179, 169, 171. Copy as CSS: rgb(179, 169, 171)
Is #B3A9AB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B3A9AB?
Complement: #a9b2b0.
Does #B3A9AB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.29:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.18:1 (AAA (normal text)).